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AO05 KZU

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,154 mi
Last recorded96,154 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 KZU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 96,154 miles

Both exhaust flexis deteriorated

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 91,716 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear cv gaiter loose on shaft

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside upper suspension arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 91,716 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear cv gaiter loose on shaft

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside upper suspension arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 91,047 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REARMOST ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front DRIVERS SEAT CONTROLS INTERMITTENT

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REARMOST ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REARMOST ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 84,673 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 84,673 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 79,529 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 74,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 68,259 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 616,664 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,564 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 55,378 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 52,856 miles

nearside front upper front arm inner bush split

offside front both upper arms inner bushes split

Pass 18 Feb 2014 49,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear flexi brake pipes starting to perish.

Slight cracking in treads of front tyres.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 45,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Mar 2012 41,374 miles

All tyre treads low

Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,960 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 32,166 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 26,403 miles

both nearside tyres have cracks in inner sidewalls.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,084 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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AO05 KZU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO05 KZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO05 KZU registered?

AO05 KZU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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